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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 2, Work, Sensorial, Normalcy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?
(a) 9 year olds.
(b) Adolescence.
(c) Toddler.
(d) Adulthood.

2. According to Montessori, which of the following is not an indication of the transition form the first to the second stage of childhood?
(a) Voice drops.
(b) Increased confidence.
(c) Milk teeth fall out.
(d) Boys become thinner.

3. According to Montessori, what is necessary for children who have had disordering experiences?
(a) Freedom to explore.
(b) Strict guidelines.
(c) Understanding teachers.
(d) Direct instruction.

4. Who persecuted Montessori's schools and teaching methods?
(a) Puritans.
(b) Zeitgeist.
(c) Fascists.
(d) Contempories.

5. When comparing normalized children to those in a traditional classroom, how are these children often described?
(a) As good children.
(b) As superior.
(c) As abnormal.
(d) As normal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?

2. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?

3. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?

4. Standing states that there was not a female precedent for the work Montessori was doing, what does the author mean by "female precedent"?

5. According to Montessori, how do adults do their work?

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